2 years ago
Provincial Budget postponed as fish harvesters protest continues
The provincial budget has been postponed as protesting fish harvesters continue to block the entrances to Confederation Building. In a release the Province said, “The Provincial Government is advising that the delivery of Budget 2024 has been delayed due to an unsafe environment in which fish harvesters are preventing public service employees from entering the […]
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2 years ago
Anticipated traffic delays near Confederation Building due to the announcement of the Provincial Budget
The RNC is advising the public about anticipated traffic congestion, in and around the Confederation Building area, throughout the day. Allandale Road and Prince Philip Parkway are expecting to see an increase in vehicular traffic associated with the announcement of the Provincial Budget. Motorists may see traffic delays due to traffic congestion and may wish […]
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2 years ago
Provincial budget to be delivered today
The provincial budget will be tabled today. Budget 2024 will be delivered in the House of Assembly and the government says it will continue to build a stronger, smarter, self-sufficient and sustainable province, through prudent fiscal management. Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance Siobhan Coady will deliver the Budget 2024 speech at 2:00 p.m. NTV […]
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2 years ago
BUDGET POSTPONED: Fish harvesters block entrances to Confederation Building, clash with police
Hundreds of fish harvesters are protesting at Confederation Building, forcing the government to postpone the provincial budget. Harvesters are demanding “free enterprise” in the fishery. The government is seeking out-of-province buyers for snow crab, but harvesters want that for all species as well as an end to processing caps. Government workers have been prevented from […]
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